Much of the equipment needed to grow and harvest our food is big and wide and just doesn’t fit on the narrow rural roads.

There are MANY obstacles along the roadsides: mailboxes, guardrails, culverts and trash.

Don’t expect that just because they see you that they can get over and avoid you.

5. Be KIND, stay Behind!

2 miles behind a farmer on the road is equivalent to 2 red lights; not nearly as long as it seems!

DO NOT assume that equipment getting over to the right is for you to pass!

They may be swinging wide to TURN LEFT.

They may be avoiding obstacles or oncoming traffic.

There are also things FARMERS can do to help on the roads and to stay safe throughout harvest, because we want you farming and feeding us for a long time to come! Watch here for more tips and issues or visit these links for more information now.

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